Todd Alan Breland
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Creative Consultant · Todd Alan Breland Design + Illustration
Virginia Beach, VA
In My Own Words
TODDALANBRELAND.COM
I’m an experienced Designer, Illustrator, Creative Consultant, Skateboarder, Surfer, and Outdoor Enthusiast. I've worked with everyone from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. I’ve spent most of my career in New York City and now currently reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. From creative directing a brand for the former President of Adidas, to designing a limited edition aluminum can for Pepsi, I have an extensive wealth of knowledge in the industry. I was listed in Digital Artist Magazine's Top 10 in the 'Creative Hotlist of 2010' and have been featured and published in numerous publications including Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, and Computer Arts Magazine. No client is too small or too large. If you’re excited about my portfolio, I want to work with you!
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Creative Consultant
Todd Alan Breland Design + Illustration2003 – Present
PORTFOLIO: www.ToddAlanBreland.com CLIENTS INCLUDE: Absolut Vodka, Bloomingdale's, BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.), Coca-Cola, G-Unit Film & TV, Hilton Hotels, MTV, Moët & Chandon, Old Navy, Pepsi, Urban Outfitters, VANS, Warner Music & Entertainment, Wired Magazine and more.
Graphic Designer / Creative Consultant
BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.)2015 – 2020
Designer and Creative Consultant hired for creative strategy, branding, advertising and marketing both internally and externally. BMI, one of the world's largest music licensing groups, is one of my longest running client partnerships. I've worked on a wide variety of campaigns over the years including high profile awards shows, to internationally known musicfestivals, and special artist performances. I've branded music apps and music platforms, even designed informational materials such as annual reports, brochures, and sales sheets. Some significant campaigns i've worked on include The Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, R&B and Hip Hop Awards, The London Awards, The Country Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, the Emmy Awards, and SXSW Music Festival.
Graphic Designer / Creative Consultant
Gold Key PHR2015 – 2020
Designer and Creative Consultant hired for branding, creative strategy, advertising and marketing both internally and externally. Helped rebuild and relaunch The Historic Cavalier Hotel brand as well as branding, marketing, design and direction of all of the other hotels that fall under the Gold Key umbrella including: 3 Hilton Hotels, 2 Marriott Hotels, 1 RamadaHotel, and The Historic Cavalier Hotel. This also includes the Cavalier Beach Club, Tarnished Truth Distillery, Sky Bar, and the companies 14 restaurants.
Creative Director / Designer
Skynet Media (Joonbug)2012 – 2016
Creative Director of the largest events producer in the United States. Hands-on as well as overseeing all creative for events in all major markets including NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington D.C. as well as many minor markets. Events include holiday events (including 90% of all New Year’s Eve events in NYC), concerts, fashion shows, product launches, nightlife parties and more.
Creative Director / Designer
RYZ2008 – 2012
Creative Director of the lifestyle and footwear company started by the former President of Adidas, Rob Langstaff. My footwear designs landed us on the red carpet at the Grammy's and MTV Movie Awards thanks to the rock band Foo Fighters, as well as in Berlin with an ISPO Award, My designs were also featured in numerous publications such as Men's Health, Success Magazine, Sportswear International, and Footwear Insight to name a few. During my time at RYZ, aside from footwear and product design, I designed, directed and established the following: brand identity, footwear concepts and design, colorways & material selection, brand website, brand marketing, advertising and promotional materials including photography, lookbooks, etc.